LeBron James joined the Lakers in 2018 during a playoff drought. He later won a championship in 2020. Luka Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million extension. Unlike James, Doncic seeks to build a sustainable team model for the Lakers. During discussions with management, Doncic expressed urgency, stating, "I don't want to wait." The NBA currently features parity with seven champions in seven years, raising questions about Doncic's potential impact on the Lakers' future amid new ownership and resources.
"I don't want to wait," Doncic told the table, a source familiar with the conversation told ESPN. "I had a taste of the Finals. I am getting back there. So, let's do whatever we can now."
James was 34 when he arrived in Southern California, informing an urgent approach to team building in hopes of maximizing the tail end of his prime. Doncic is only 26.
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